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Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings in place throughout NM

By Joe Diaz, Chief Meteorologist

Published On: Jun 19 2013 04:54:41 PM MDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -

There is severe weather in parts of eastern New Mexico.

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for parts of east central New Mexico until 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. Locations impacted include Elida, Floyd and Dora. Residents in these areas are encouraged to take shelter.

A flash flood warning is in place for south central Eddy county in Southeast New Mexico until 6:15 p.m. At about 3 p.m. Doppler Radar detected very heavy rain from heavy thunderstorms nearly stationary over the area. Locations in the warning include but are not limited to Malaga. Residents are encouraged not to cross flooded roads.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. over east central and southeast New Mexico.